Tire Inflation
GENERAL INFORMATIONAll models are equipped with metric sized steel belted radial tires designed to operate with loads up to the full-rated load capacity, when inflated to the recommended inflation pressures.
Correct tire pressure, wheel alignment. and driving technique significantly influence tire life. Excessive cornering, accelerator and braking will significantly decrease tire tread life.
INFLATION PRESSURE
For tire pressure and maximum tire load rating specifications, refer to the tire loading information sticker located on the driver's door opening. below the door latch.
The metric unit for tire inflation pressure is the kilopascal (kPa), although inflation pressures arc usually given in both kPa and psi. To convert between kPa and psi, use the following conversion formula:
1 psi = 6.9 kPa
NOTICE: Tire valve caps should always be installed onto the tire valve to keep dirt and moisture out of the valve.
Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is essential to proper vehicle performance. The specified inflation pressure is carefully calculated to provide satisfactory ride, stability, precise steering, proper tire wear, and resistance to road damage.
Tire inflation pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. Cold tires are defined as tires on a vehicle that have not been driven for at least three hours, or more than one mile.
As a vehicle is driven, the tires heat up. It is normal for tire inflation pressure to increase by at least 28 kPa (4 psi), when tires heat up. Therefore, on a vehicle with warm tires, never attempt to correct tire pressure by letting air out of the tire; wait until the tire cools down to check and adjust tire pressure. Letting air out of a warm tire reduces the cold inflation pressure.